- Hyderabad
HCA is in hot water again, urgent action required
“The more things change the more they remain the same.” This expression was coined in 1849 by French writer Jean Baptiste Alphonse Karr to illustrate that despite superficial changes that we see on the…
- Featured News
Gama Pahelwan, the legendary wrestler, was also India’s freedom fighter
The strength and skill displayed by Vinesh Phogat in the wrestling competitions of the Paris Olympics recently brought back memories of India’s famous wrestlers of the past who used to defeat their rivals from other…
- News
Olympics: Tales of tragedy and triumph; what mistakes India made?
From the Indian standpoint, the Paris Olympic Games was the most cathartic one seen in this century. Never before have so many Indian athletes come so close to winning medals and yet…
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Olympics: Militaryman Sai Ashok wins appreciation for excellent work in Olympics
Away from all the glitter of gold and silver medals there was an officer of the Indian army who served at the Paris Olympics and gained appreciation for his excellent work. That…
- Telangana
No jobs, no recognition for cricketers for 30 years in Telangana: Coach Adnan Bafana
League cricketers from the districts of Telangana as well as Hyderabad city, are in a tight corner and are facing a bleak future. Due to a variety of reasons, there are few openings…
- Sports
Olympics: Pak ecstatic over Nadeem’s gold; India celebrates success in hockey
The events of Thursday, August 8, at the Paris Olympic Games, turned out to be unforgettable for both India and Pakistan. The Indian hockey team bagged its second successive Olympic medal by defeating Spain…
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Olympics: Julien Alfred from tiny island of Saint Lucia shocks the world with her victory
The women’s 100-metre final produced one of the most dramatic upsets of the Paris Olympic Games. The 100-metre sprint is the Blue Riband event of every Olympic Games. Nothing matches the drama…
- Sports
Olympics: Nikhat Zareen receives warm welcome on return to Hyderabad from Paris
Ace boxer Nikhat Zareen may not have won a medal at the Olympic Games in Paris but she was given a big welcome when she returned to Hyderabad recently. Among those who were present at…
- India
Olympics: Lack of psychological training affected our players, says Prakash Padukone
The shockingly poor medal haul of the Indian contingent in the ongoing Paris Olympics has left sports fans deeply disappointed. The media hype before the event had raised expectations sky high but…
- Sports
All eyes are now on Neeraj Chopra; his fan Asraf Ali cycled 22,000 km to meet him
After disappointing performances by many Indian athletes, all eyes are turning expectantly towards our ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. One of his most ardent fans is Fayis Asraf Ali of Kerala. To meet his…
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Olympics: Actress Taapsee Pannu’s husband coached India’s badminton players in Paris
Bollywood film star Taapsee Pannu has acted as a sportswoman in several of her films. She acted as Mithali Raj in a biopic about the famous woman cricketer and also acted in other…
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Olympics: ‘Fans’ are hurling abuses at sportspersons who failed to succeed; it should stop now
In the midst of the ongoing Paris Olympic Games, a very distressing trend has come to the forefront among India’s sports fans. Many of them have begun to use social media platforms to troll, abuse and…
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Olympics: Yusuf Dikec, Turkey’s Mr. Cool Shooter, had competed in Hyderabad in 2007
Every Olympic Games throws up several unusual incidents and unique characters. In Paris, Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec has grabbed the headlines with his casual approach and his success in obtaining a silver…
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Olympics: China’s investment in youth has paid rich dividends; it is a lesson for India
The events unfolding at the Paris Olympic Games clearly indicate that youths have taken over the throne of world sports. Veteran athletes have fallen. That is why China, which has sent one…
- Sports
Cricket: Sir Frank Worrell unified West Indies team and set it on the path to glory
The West Indies cricket team is different from all other cricket-playing teams. Unlike all the other teams, the West Indies outfit is made up of a combination of players from many nations. They band together…
